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Three colored mountains in Cusco. Cusco is considered the first tourist destination in Peru and it is because it has a great variety of tourist attractions and the Inca city of Machu Picchu as the main tourist attraction. Among its other tourist attractions is the famous mountain of 7 colors (Vinicunca), but this is not the only mountain of colors in Cusco. There are also two other colored mountains in Cusco that are really very beautiful and that are somewhat similar. Meet the three colored mountains in Cusco: • Mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca (Winikunka). • Rainbow mountain of Palcoyo (Palccoyo). • Mountain of colors Pallay Ponchu (Pallya Punchu). Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Book Now The famous mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca is the second main attraction of the city of Cusco, and is considered a very cozy and quiet place. To get to the mountain of 7 colors it is advisable to be in good physical condition since it requires a walk of approximately 1 hour and a half. Recommendations to visit the mountain of colors: • Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness. • Be in moderate physical condition. • Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy. • Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks. • Bring sunscreen and sunglasses. • Warm clothes for the cold in the morning. • You can also visit the Red Valley Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo Book Now The rainbow mountain of Palcoyo is the perfect option for those who do not want to do a lot of walking. Palcoyo is considered the other mountain of colors and first cousin of the mountain of colors Vinicunca.